Birth control, how to prevent pregnancy?
OK I have never taken birth control pils and i never had sex. My Boyfriend and I are getting together but i want to protect myself from pregnancy. I am thinking of buying some birth control pils, but I dont know how to go about this whole situation. I got the following questions:
1) Are birth control pills sold over the counter?
2) Which birth control pill to chose?
3) Do I need to see a doctor before having sex?
4) Is there anything else I need to know do?
Thanks in advance!
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You have to see a doctor. If you don't have insurance, or don't have a doctor you know or trust, you can go to Planned Parenthood. Any time you want to go on birth control, you will have to have a pelvic exam first. But don't sweat it, they're usually no big deal.
They will reccommend a type of pill for you. You will either get a prescription to take to the pharmacy (they are NOT over the counter) or if you go to Planned Parenthood they will give you the pills.
You should always go see a doctor before having sex, and have regular visits after you start.
And as another responder said, you need to remember that the pill does not protect you from STD's. If you don't know your boyfriend well ... I mean REALLY WELL, you might want to make him wear a condom, or maybe wait ... ? If he loves and respects you, he'll wait for as long as you need.
Yes, see your doctor before having sex. You will need a prescription for birth control pills. Make sure your doctor knows that you want the pills for contraception. (Make sure he does NOT give you Ortho Tricyclen Lo - it has a very high pregnancy rate). Your doctor will determine which is best for you depending on how regular or irregular your menstrual cycle is & what your symptoms are when you get your period (bloating, etc...)
Monophasic pills (the same dose all month long) are more effective for contraception than triphasic pills (lower dose at the beginning of the cycle & gradually increases as you approach the end of the cycle).
If you get mood swings &/or lots of bloating during your period, Yasmin may be a good option. It contains a diuretic, so it makes you pee a lot, but that gets rid of the bloating & I have heard good things about it helping with mood swings.
If you don't have any other problems & simply want something for contraception, i trust that your doctor will choose something that will work for you. Remember that if you don't like the pill or if you get breakthru bleeding that you can always ask to be switched to something different.
And just a rule of thumb, please remember that the pill won't protect you from STDs & it will not be very effective immediately. Make sure you take the pill for at least a month before it is "safe", although remember that birth control pills are not perfect & any additional method of contraception is always wise
Every woman is different. I think you should go to the doctor. There are many birth control methods that you can use like, birth control pills, injections, things inside you body. So if you go to the doctor he can explain better all the birth control methods and all the consequences of having sex.
1. No. You have to see a doctor.
2. Only your doctor can tell you that.
3. Yes, to get the pills.
4. You need to take bc pills for a month before having unprotected sex.
1.In order to get birth control pill you must go to an OBGYN, Planned Parenthood, etc...to get an exam and then they will write you a prescription for birth control.
2. Ask your Dr. to recommend what birth control would be best for you.
3. No
4. Keep in mind that birth control does not prevent STD's
In order for you to get birth control you must see a doctor and they have to write a prescription for it. Only your doctor can tell you which brand of pill is best for you. For now you can use condoms
Birth control pills are not sold over the counter. You have to get a prescription frm ur doctor. So u do have to go to the doctor first. Just tell them u want to go on birth control and they will tell u wat pill is best for u.
Birth control pills are by prescription only.
Go to your local Planned Parenthood. They will set you up and help you decide which kind. They can also answer any questions. And it will be kept private. Congratulations on being responsible!